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Windsor officials fear their town will be devastated if the state chooses the cheapest, most environmentally friendly option to improve Route 460. The bulk of Windsor's businesses — as well as numerous homes, churches and municipal buildings — hug both sides of Route 460, also known as Windsor Boulevard. Their proximity to the road leaves little wiggle room for adding shoulders and a median, which are two of the main improvements included in Alternative 4, one of five options to realign or improve the roadway that stretches 55 miles from Suffolk to Petersburg. Alternative 4 might be appealing for its low cost, but it could forever change the face of Windsor. ...

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